one-day course

pole lathe turning

location: Sheffield

On this course the participants will be learning how to use and set up a 'Pole Lathe', using green wood, meaning freshly cut and unseasoned.   Greenwood is easy to split and work with using hand tools and is a traditional way of working with wood to make turned items.

On this course participants will expect to learn:

  • Introduction to greenwood theory and how to work with it
  • Basic tool use on the shave horse and pole-lathe
  • How to make finished items such as garden dibbers, candle sticks and rolling pins
  • Inspiration and knowledge to continue in green wood working!

This course will be taught by Dave Jackson who has worked in traditional woodcrafts for many years.

 

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:

  

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arrive:
  
for a 9.30am prompt start
depart:
  
after the course finishes at 4pm
directions:
  
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
  
work clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  
£60
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
bring a packed lunch
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

the venue is an educational facility in the largest ancient woodland in South Yorkshire